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Paramount Veranda – FP H-2015-0033 PAGE 1
STAFF REPORT
HEARING DATE: February 2, 2016 February 25, 2014
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner
208-884-5533
Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager
208-887-2211
SUBJECT: Paramount Veranda – FP (H-2015-0033)
I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Brighton Investments, LLC, has applied for a final plat consisting of 1 building lot, 2
common area lots and 1 other lot for future right-of-way dedication on 4.88 acres of land in the C-C
zoning district.
II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Paramount Veranda final plat subject to the conditions noted
below. These conditions shall be considered in full, unless expressly modified or deleted by motion of
the City Council.
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
I move to approve File Number H-2015-0033 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of
February 2, 2016, with the following modifications: (Add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
I move to deny File Number H-2015-0033, as presented during the hearing on February 2, 2016, for
the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Number H-2015-0033 to the hearing date of (insert continued hearing date
here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.)
IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
A. Site Address/Location:
The subject property is generally located at the southeast corner of W. Chinden Blvd. and N. Fox
Run Way at 6280 N. Fox Run Way, in the NE ¼ of Section 25, T. 4N., R. 1W.
B. Applicant:
Brighton Investments, LLC
12601 W. Explorer, #200
Boise, Idaho 83713
C. Owner:
Same as applicant
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D. Representative:
Michael D. Wardle, Brighton Corporation
12601 W. Explorer, #200
Boise, Idaho 83713
V. HISTORY OF PREVIOUS ACTIONS
• In 2013, the subject property was annexed (AZ-13-005) as part of the Paramount Northeast
development.
• In 2015, a conditional use permit (H-2015-0008) was approved for a residential care facility
in the C-C zoning district on the subject property. A development agreement modification
application (H-2015-0022) was also approved to include the annexation area in the existing DA
for Paramount Subdivision.
VI. STAFF ANALYSIS
The proposed final plat depicts 1 building lot, 2 common area lots and 1 other lot for future-of-way
dedication on 4.88 acres of land in the C-C zoning district.
A residential care (assisted living and memory care) facility is proposed to develop on this property.
The proposed building lot complies with the dimensional standards of the C-C district per UDC Table
11-2B-3.
Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for consistency with the approved preliminary plat. Staff
finds the proposed plat to be in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat as required
by UDC11-6B-3C.2.
VII. SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. The developer shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with this site and
the provisions in the development agreement (Instrument No. 103137116, amended as Instrument
No. 113083665), the amended development agreement associated with H-2015-0022 (Inst.
#2016-005060), and the preliminary plat (H-2015-0034).
2. The applicant shall obtain the City Engineer’s signature on the final plat within two years of the
City Council approval of the preliminary plat, in accord with UDC 11-6B-7.
3. Prior to submittal for the City Engineer’s signature, have the Certificate of Owners and the
accompanying acknowledgement signed and notarized.
4. The final plat prepared by Tealey’s Land Surveying, stamped on November 19, 2015 by Patrick
A. Tealey shall be revised as follows:
a. Note #9: Include the recorded instrument number.
5. The landscape plan prepared by KM Engineering, dated January 28, 2014 shall be revised as
follows:
a. Depict existing landscaping within the street buffer along W. Chinden Blvd.
b. Depict a 10-foot wide multi-use pathway within the street buffer along W. Chinden Blvd.
c. All interior landscaping and site plan should be in a lighter line type or removed as it’s not a
requirement of the plat; only street buffer landscaping should be shown.
6. All fencing installed on the site must be in compliance with the provisions of the conditional use
permit (#H-2015-0008) and 11-3A-7. If permanent fencing does not exist at the subdivision
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boundary, temporary construction fencing to contain debris shall be installed around this phase
prior to release of building permits for this subdivision.
7. Staff’s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the preliminary plat does
not relieve the Applicant of responsibility for compliance.
8. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any new building on this site, the property
shall be subdivided in accordance with the UDC.
9. A water main extension will be required through Lot 3, Block 1for a loop connection to the future
residential area east of Lot 3, Block 1.
10. A street light plan needs to be included in the final plat application. Street light plan requirements
are listed in section 6-5 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. A copy of the
standards can be found at http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272.
VII. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Sanitary sewer service to this development is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to
the development. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; applicant shall
coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms
of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer
mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate
materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard
Specifications.
2. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development.
The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development,
coordinate main size and routing with Public Works.
3. Street signs are to be in place, sanitary sewer and water system shall be approved and activated,
fencing installed, drainage lots constructed, road base approved by the Ada County Highway
District (ACHD) and the Final Plat for this subdivision shall be recorded, prior to applying for
building permits.
4. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A.
5. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all incomplete
fencing, landscaping, amenities, pressurized irrigation, prior to signature on the final plat.
6. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post with the City a performance surety in the
amount of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water infrastructure prior
to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the
owner to the City. The applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Surety Agreement
with the City of Meridian. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit,
cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the
Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for
more information at 887-2211.
7. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of
20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, and water infrastructure for a duration
of two years. This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing provided by
the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash
deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the
Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for
more information at 887-2211.
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8. All development improvements, including but not limited to sewer, water, fencing, pressurized
irrigation and landscaping shall be installed and approved prior to obtaining certificates of
occupancy, or as otherwise allowed by UDC 11-5C-1.
9. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction
inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan
approval letter.
10. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.
11. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting
that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
12. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office.
13. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-12-3H.
14. Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building
pads receiving engineered backfill, where footing would sit atop fill material.
15. The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of
3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom
elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above.
16. The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or
drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district
or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in
accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate
of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project.
17. At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per
the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved
prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project.
18. 100 Watt and 250 Watt, high-pressure sodium street lights shall be required on all public
roadways per the City of Meridian Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. All street lights
shall be installed at developer’s expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the
development plan set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights.
Street lighting is required at intersections, corners, cul-de-sacs, and at a spacing that does not
exceed that outlined in the Standards. The contractor’s work and materials shall conform to the
ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC. Contact the City of
Meridian Transportation and Utility Coordinator at 898-5500 for information on the locations of
existing street lighting.
19. The applicant shall provide easement(s) for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of
way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a
single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat, but
rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian’s standard forms. The
easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed
easement (on the form available from Public Works), a legal description prepared by an Idaho
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, which must include the area of the easement (marked
EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2” x 11” map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for
review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO
NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document. All easements must be
submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to development plan approval.
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20. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that
may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
21. Any existing domestic well system within this project shall be removed from domestic service per
City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8 contact the City of Meridian Engineering Department at
(208)898-5500 for inspections of disconnection of services. Wells may be used for non-domestic
purposes such as landscape irrigation if approved by Idaho Department of Water Resources
Contact Robert B. Whitney at (208)334-2190.
22. Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance
Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact Central District Health for abandonment procedures and
inspections (208)375-5211.
23. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round
source of water (MCC 12-13-8.3). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or
well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point
connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized,
the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to
development plan approval.
24. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting,
crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be tiled per UDC
11-3A-6. In performing such work, the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any
other applicable law or regulation.
VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Vicinity Map
B. Approved Preliminary Plats (dated: November 2015)
C. Proposed Final Plat (dated: 11/19/15)
D. Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 9/28/15)
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Exhibit A – Vicinity Map
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Exhibit B – Approved Preliminary Plats (dated: November 2015)
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Exhibit C – Proposed Final Plat (dated: 11/19/15)
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Exhibit D. – Proposed Landscape Plan (dated: 9/28/15)